An Israeli flag flying at the Hessian State Parliament in Wiesbaden was set on fire. The incident occurred overnight, police reported.
A security guard reportedly became aware of the perpetrator. However, the manhunt was unsuccessful. The Department of State Security has taken over the investigation.
State Parliament President Astrid Wallmann (CDU) strongly condemned the attack. She said the Israeli flag was a sign of solidarity in several ways. It was a tribute to the hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas during the attack and are still in their power. “We are showing our solidarity with the Israeli people,” Wallmann explained.
“At the same time, the flag makes it clear that we stand alongside the Jewish communities here in Hesse.” As President of the State Parliament, it is important to her to continue to fly the Israeli flag at the Hessian State Parliament, especially after the arson attack. dpa
